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    Reir (en. Laugh)

    /re'ir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To produce a series of pleasant sounds, showing amusement or joy.
    When he heard the joke, he couldn't help but laugh.
    Cuando escuchó el chiste, no pudo evitar reír.
    To laugh in uncomfortable situations, as a nervous response.
    We laughed nervously during the presentation.
    Reímos nerviosamente durante la presentación.
    We often laugh in social situations to show empathy and connection.
    It's normal to laugh with friends at dinner.
    Es normal reír con amigos en una cena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ridere', which means to laugh or smile.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to laugh out loud
    To laugh in a very loud and boisterous manner.
    reír a carcajadas
    to laugh at someone
    To mock a person.
    reírse de alguien
    it's not funny
    It means that something is not funny.
    no tiene gracia
    laugh instead of crying
    To laugh in difficult situations as a way to cope.
    reír por no llorar
    to laugh at the expense of
    To have fun with someone's misfortune or mistake.
    reírse a costa de

    Related Words

    laughter
    An expression of joy that accompanies the act of laughing.
    risa
    laughable
    Something that provokes laughter or is worthy of laughter.
    risible
    joke
    A joke or humorous comment that can provoke laughter.
    broma

    Slang Meanings

    Laughing foolishly
    He laughs foolishly at anything.
    Se ríe a lo tonto por cualquier cosa.
    To die laughing
    That movie is so funny that I died laughing.
    Esa película está tan graciosa que me morí de risa.
    To crack up laughing
    Juan's joke made me crack up laughing.
    El chiste de Juan me partió de risa.